Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Plymouth

Inspection report children’s home: SC471038 1 SC471038 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Ltd Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is registered for one child. The home is operated by a national provider of children’s homes.

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the last full inspection. At the interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has improved effectiveness.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

This children’s home is managed effectively by a registered manager who is responsible for this and another children’s home nearby that is also registered for one child. The manager works between both homes and has a deputy and dedicated team in each home. The manager and staff team work well together to provide children in their care with nurturing and consistent support. Excellent focus is given to the child’s individual and diverse needs and how living in the home can have a positive impact on their childhood and future life plans.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff work successfully with a wide range of professionals and with children’s families. They support children to see their families regularly and maintain positive relationships. One child has recently moved out of the home to return to live in his family home. This was achieved following a great deal of input from the manager and staff, about which they received extensive praise from the family and other Inspection report children’s home: SC471038 2 professionals also involved.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

A new child has now moved into the home. Their needs are very different, but the manager has given very careful consideration as to how they will meet their needs and support them to make good progress. Some additional training has been identified for staff to undertake to ensure that they have the opportunity to refresh their skills and knowledge in specific areas. The child told the inspector that they really like the home and staff and have been given a lot of support to settle.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff demonstrate a very good understanding of how to keep children safe. They respond thoroughly to any concerning incidents, for example children going missing or staff conduct issues. Children remain at the centre of the staff team’s practice and are encouraged to have their say. The manager and staff think creatively about how to support children to communicate with them when, for example, they feel anxious or unable to verbalise any worries they have. The manager and staff are also sensitive to ways in which they can support children to develop confidence and a positive self-image. For example, children are encouraged to join groups where they can meet like-minded friends. Staff are also mindful of how social networking can expose children to an increased risk of harm and are diligent in applying appropriate parental safeguards.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The environment is homely, comfortable and spacious. Children are encouraged to personalise their bedroom and to have a say in the choice of decor and furnishings throughout. There is a small courtyard garden at the rear of the house, which would benefit from a makeover. As the current child wishes to have a pet, this is an ideal opportunity to look at how this small area can be redesigned to provide a pleasant and multi-use outdoor space.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The three requirements made at the full inspection in May 2017 have been appropriately addressed. The manager continues to grow in confidence and shows strong leadership qualities, being able to challenge other professionals if necessary to enhance the quality of care and support that children in her care receive.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/05/2017 Full Good 21/09/2016 Full Requires improvement 21/06/2016 Full Inadequate 05/01/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Information about this inspection

Inspection report children’s home: SC471038 3 Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people. Inspectors considered the quality of work and the differences made to the lives of children and young people. They watched how professional staff work with children and young people and each other and discussed the effectiveness of help and care provided. Wherever possible, they talked to children and young people and their families. In addition, the inspectors have tried to understand what the children’s home knows about how well it is performing, how well it is doing and what difference it is making for the children and young people whom it is trying to help, protect and look after.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection focused on the effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of children and young people since the most recent full inspection.

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Information about this inspection

Using the ‘Social care common inspection framework’, this inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service, how it meets the core functions of the service as set out in legislation, and to consider how well it complies with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Cambian Group, 4th Floor Waterfront Building, Chancellors Road, Hammersmith Embankment, London W6 9RU

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Victoria Elworthy

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Inspector

Norma Welsby, social care inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC471038 4 achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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